Access to medical services and socio-economic support has been extended until January 1, 2027, for Ukrainian citizens who entered Georgia due to hostilities in Ukraine and have remained in the country continuously
By decision of the Government of Georgia, Ukrainian citizens who entered Georgia due to hostilities in Ukraine and have remained in the country continuously will receive medical services until January 1, 2027, the Administration of the Government of Georgia reports.
Additionally, financial assistance—amounting to 300 GEL per family and 45 GEL per person—has been extended until January 1, 2027, for Ukrainian citizens and individuals holding permanent residency rights in Ukraine who entered Georgia due to the ongoing hostilities.
The relevant government decrees have been signed by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze.
“Continuous presence in Georgia also includes instances where a person crossed the state border of Georgia and returned within a period of no more than three days.
The Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia ensures the provision of relevant medical services.
For citizens of Ukraine, the following healthcare services are provided within the framework of the state healthcare programs for the respective year: immunization; treatment for tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, including the provision of specific medications; maternal and child health, including antenatal care and newborn screening; mental health; diabetes management, including the provision of medication; dialysis; treatment for patients with rare diseases and those requiring continuous replacement therapy; and referral services—specifically, medical services for urgent needs, including childbirth and emergency immunization,” reads the statement.
As for socio-economic support, the Social Service Agency is responsible for disbursing the funds.
"The 45-lari payment will not be issued starting next month to an individual who has left the territory of Georgia. Under the same provision, the 300-lari funding allocated for establishing living arrangements will also be discontinued for a family starting next month if all its members leave the territory of Georgia," notes the statement.
